AUTUMN 2015 G R E AT P E R F O R M A N C E – L I V E
T H E A N V I L T H E H A Y M A R K E T T H E F O R G E
SEPTEMBER
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244
AUTUNM HIGHLIGHTS
CARMEN | 8
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE | 10
THE SHIRES |20
Tue 8 Sep, 7.30pm
The Anvil
JETHRO TULL – THE ROCK OPERA
A world premiere performed by Ian Anderson Ian Anderson celebrates the life and times of the English agricultural inventor Jethro Tull, telling the story of his life reimagined in the near future and illustrated with Anderson’s best-known songs. Heavy Horses, Farm on the Freeway, Songs from the Wood sit alongside Aqualung, Living in the Past, Wind-Up, A New Day Yesterday, The Witch’s Promise, Locomotive Breath and other favourites, often with slightly re-written lyrics to better tell the tale.
ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION: THX 1138 | 20
Virtual guests and some additional newly-written songs complete the story. £33, £29 (includes £1 booking fee)
FLANDERS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | 24
KEY Family ticket
Signed Performance
Group booking rate available
Schools
Relaxed Performance
Talks
anvilarts.org.uk Fri 11 Sep, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
THE PICTURE OF DOREEN GRAY
by Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding Last seen at The Haymarket in the hilarious Inspector Norse, LipService return with a contemporary twist to one of Oscar Wilde’s classics with their latest comedy, The Picture of Doreen Gray. Doreen Gray has it all, a drive time radio show, a high rating lifestyle programme on Even More 4. But hitting 50, Doreen finds her face no longer fits the bill. At a school reunion she stumbles across a youthful self-portrait and makes a dark and dreadful pact with the picture. £15 (includes £1 booking fee)
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17 – 19 Sep Thu – Sat 7.30pm Sat 2pm
The Haymarket Talking Scarlet presents
WHAT THE BUTLER SAW by Joe Orton starring Jenny Funnell (As Time Goes By) Fallen trousers, sexual indiscretions, mistaken identities and lewd puns abound in Joe Orton’s riotous farce as characters lose the plot, their wits, and their clothes. Little does Dr Prentice know that his moment of passion with his new secretary will have a very unwelcome audience - his wife, her blackmailing lover, a meddling government inspector and an inquisitive policeman. Hiding a naked woman is the least of his worries though. Thu £20, Fri - Sat £22, 2pm performances £17 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £11 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 19 Sep
POST-SHOW TALK Stay in your seat after the 2pm performance for a free Q&A with the company.
SEPTEMBER
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Thu 17 Sep, 7.45pm
The Anvil
THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
30 Plucking Years
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, the irresistible entertainment juggernaut, continues to tour to sold out houses. They play ukuleles, they sing, they say funny things, they whistle, but they bring a lot more to the table than that. Join us for an evening of indefinable magic and an atmosphere of all round good humour, light heartedness and joy. £23 (includes £1 booking fee)
Fri 18 Sep, 7.45pm
The Anvil
KILLER QUEEN
Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concerts since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty. Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe, Killer Queen recreates the powerful phenomenon that was Queen live. “This guy is not to be missed” Brian May £22 (includes £1 booking fee)
Tue 22 Sep, 8pm
The Haymarket
MARK THOMAS Trespass
Trespass is Mark’s usual odd mix of theatre, stand up, a dash of journalism, activism and a dollop of mayhem. Mark asks the question: If the ramblers of the 1930s were here now what would they do to open up the cities? How do we turn the skyscrapers and corporate squares into our playgrounds? He sets out to try and carve a small space in the urban world where mischief and random chance can lurk. No one knows where this show is going to end up so join him on the journey. £16 Over 65s and f/t students £14 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
anvilarts.org.uk
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Thu 24 Sep, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
From national Bulgarian television to the London stage, comes a musical sketch show featuring a cast from the Royal Academy of Music. What’s Love Got to Do With It? takes a look at the lives of people in relationships, often with an unexpected twist... Some are weird, some are mundane but everything is based on real events or inspired by true stories. What’s Love Got to Do With It? You’ll have to come and see it to find out. £16 Over 65s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
25 – 26 Sep Fri 2pm Sat 11am & 3pm
The Haymarket Scamp Theatre presents
THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING
“Scamp Theatre send shivers down my spine. They are so lively and innovative” Julia Donaldson, author and former Children’s Laureate
“One of the most inventive companies presenting theatre for children” WhatsOnStage
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay invite you to . . . The best wedding ever, the best wedding yet, The wedding that no one will ever forget. Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry – so they decide to get married and Harry sets off to search for their wedding day essentials. However, when the farmer notices he is missing a scarecrow, he replaces Harry with the devilishly smooth but dangerous Reginald Rake. Dashing, daring and ever so cool, can Reginald persuade Betty that he is the scarecrow for her? Will Harry make it back in the nick of time before Reginald ruins their special day? Bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style (Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales, Pirate Gran), this epic love story promises wit, drama, and wedding bells! £12.50 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 3 and over Running time: 55 minutes, no interval
SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Fri 25 Sep, 7.45pm
The Anvil
THE BBC BIG BAND and CLAIRE MARTIN OBE
The Big Band Divas
Multi award-winning jazz vocalist Claire Martin OBE joins the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band for a celebration of the leading ladies of Big Band music - Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee and their contemporaries. Enjoy the classic songs that made them stars, such as That Old Black Magic, Fever, Too Darn Hot and many, many more. Plus plenty of popular Big Band hits from the groups that the divas loved to work with, including Artie Shaw, Count Basie and Benny Goodman. Don’t miss this evening of feel-good music inspired by the greatest singers in jazz! £23.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 26 Sep, 7.45pm
The Anvil
CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS
Complete with pork pie hats and sunglasses, the Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand new action-packed show! Featuring over two hours of the best blues, Motown, soul and comedy from both of the Blues Brothers movies, as well as classic hits from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and many more! Now with an elaborate new stage production including an 11-piece live band, this non-stop party celebrates over 30 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon. £24.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 26 Sep, 8pm
The Forge
LUKE JERMAY
Sixth Sense
Luke Jermay is the most incredible man you’ve probably never heard of. He can read your mind. No really; he can read your mind. He doesn’t use mind games or psychological tricks; there is no smoke and mirrors. He can simply read your mind. Jermay impossibly knows all, sees all and tells (almost) all in an expert display of telepathy and personal predictions about your future developed to amazing razor-sharp accuracy. £17 Over 65s and f/t students £15 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
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Sun 27 Sep, 11am & 1.30pm
The Anvil
OAE TOTS
Tudors
These lively and fun concerts for the very youngest of music lovers are returning to Basingstoke. Immerse your tots in the world of Shakespeare, Kings, Queens and the English court with a selection of authentically Tudor tunes, all played on the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s beautiful period instruments. This is your chance to get really up close with the orchestra. £10, Under 16s £3 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for 2 – 5 years (under 2s welcome) Running time: 45 minutes
Thu 1 Oct, 8pm
The Haymarket
SHAPPI KHORSANDI
Because I’m Shappi…
Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Have I Got News for You?, Shappi Khorsandi is back with a brand new show. After being knocked up like a 1950s teenager Shappi missed 2013, but now she is back and it’s forward march. She has whip-crack jokes and is effortlessly funny as she handles every subject with a razor-sharp wit, softened only by her deliciously mischievous delivery and endless charm. £15 Over 65s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
Fri 2 Oct, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
WISHBONE ASH
More than 28 years after they were named the Brightest Hope and the Best New Group in the influential British music publications Melody Maker and Sounds, Wishbone Ash’s following and influence continue unabated. In 2002, founder members Andy Powell and Ted Turner were voted among the top 20 guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, and the group’s albums continue to be strong sellers around the world. £21 (includes £1 booking fee)
SELLING FAST
OCTOBER
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Fri 2 Oct, 7.45pm
The Anvil
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Now established as the world’s official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere with their tight harmonies and acute attention to detail. With over 15 years international touring experience, their uncanny ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. This latest production features all the classics – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit, and a whole lot more! “The band were flawless in their delivery both musically and vocally” The Express £24 (includes £1 booking fee)
Fri 2 Oct, 8pm
The Forge
BLAIR DUNLOP
with support from Alex Hart Blair Dunlop is an award-winning British singer, songwriter and guitarist. Winner of the Horizon Award at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Blair received critical acclaim for his achingly beautiful Bright & Blossom, one of the year’s best folk albums. His new album House of Jacks lives up to his promise; a collection of beautifully crafted songs influenced, but not confined, by his folk roots. £13 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £11 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 3 Oct, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
MY LIFE; MY STORY: SIMON WESTON
Falklands War veteran, author and public speaker, Simon Weston OBE is taking to the stage for the first time to tell his no holds barred story. Simon will share shocking truths about the conflict, the day the RFA Sir Galahad was attacked and about the impact the event and its consequences have had. This is a truly inspirational show about one man’s journey from the front line of war, being on the edge of death, to today, being a happy and contented father, grandfather and national treasure. £15 (includes £1 booking fee)
anvilarts.org.uk
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Sat 3 Oct, 7.30pm
Sun 4 Oct, 7.30pm
The Anvil
The Anvil
in aid of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal
by Bizet
The Basingstoke Variety Show is back! Following on from a record breaking 2014 show, this annual concert will showcase a variety of talent from 300 local performers across the borough and will include music, dance and theatre in a programme that will appeal to all.
One of the most famous and seductive operas of all time, Bizet’s irresistibly emotional Carmen guarantees an evening of passion and romance set in a replica of Seville’s main square. This dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including the best known baritone aria of all, The Toreador’s Song.
BASINGSTOKE VARIETY SHOW
£14 Over 65s and under 16s £10 (includes £1 booking fee)
CARMEN
A spectacular traditional production with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra. £37, £33, £29 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students half price (includes £1 booking fee) Sung in French with English surtitles. Cast subject to change.
Sun 4 Oct, 7.45pm
The Forge
DANNY SCHMIDT
Named in the the Chigago Tribune’s 50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years, Austin based singersongwriter Danny Schmidt has amassed a cult following. With lyrical depth drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt and Dave Carter and armed with just his voice, his acoustic guitar and his acute commentary, Schmidt’s an authentic timeless troubadour – one man sharing his truth in the form of songs, unadorned and intimate. £14.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £12.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
OCTOBER
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“Inspired! A lovely adaptation that’s both cleverly witty and movingly heartfelt.” ★★★★ The Stage
7 – 10 Oct Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
The Haymarket James Seabright and Climar productions present the Bridge House production
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE adapted from the Frank Capra film by Tony Palermo Idealist George Bailey’s dreams look set to be dashed by small-town scandal and big business. Alone on a bridge, he decides that everyone would be better off without him... or would they? It falls to hapless guardian angel, Clarence, to try to save him. In a new production that premiered to excellent reviews in London last year, the magical story of Frank Capra’s film is retold as a radio play, complete with sound effects created live on stage. This loving tribute to the golden era of the wireless is a fresh take on a heart-warming and timely classic.
Wed – Thu £20, Fri – Sat £22, 2pm performances £17 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £11 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 10 Oct
POST-SHOW TALK Stay in your seat after the 2pm performance for a free Q&A with members of the company.
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DANIIL TRIFONOV
Wed 7 Oct, 7.45pm
Thu 8 Oct, 7.45pm
The Anvil
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PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA Tchaikovsky Rachmaninov Mussorgsky arr. Ravel
Fantasy Overture: Romeo and Juliet Piano Concerto no. 4 Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini Pictures at an Exhibition
Daniil Trifonov piano Rafael Payare The season opens with Tchaikovsky’s passionate and tragic overture. Rachmaninov’s Fourth Piano Concerto combines beautiful melodies and virtuoso excitement, while his famous Rhapsody is one of his finest pieces, twenty-four variations on Paganini’s well-known tune. Mussorgsky’s suite of musical pictures includes castles, chicks and catacombs, culminating in the unforgettable grandeur of the Great Gate of Kiev. £39, £35, £28, £21, £13 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby available on the day. Also available on subscription. Contact the box office for more details. The Philharmonia Orchestra is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Partnership
6.30pm
The Forge
PRE-CONCERT TALK Rafael Payare in conversation with David Whelton. To book your free ticket please call the box office on 01256 844244.
JACKSON LIVE
Jackson Live sees talented and long-term fan Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs - he’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice. Featuring superb musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes, and of course, all the signature dance moves. It’s pure MJ! £20 (includes £1 booking fee)
Fri 9 Oct, 7.30pm
The Anvil
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND
plus special guest Shawn Jones Enjoying huge chart success with his 2014 studio release In My Soul, Grammy Award-winning Robert Cray is considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation. He has written or performed with everyone from Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, to John Lee Hooker. Witness this genre-defining artist perform some of the most powerful material in his four decade-long back catalogue. £40.50, £30.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
OCTOBER
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Fri 9 Oct, 7.45pm
The Forge
JOHN TAYLOR
Pianist and composer John Taylor lit up the 1960s London jazz scene working first as a sideman with Ronnie Scott and Alan Skidmore before emerging as bandleader in his own right. Over his four decades as a leader and collaborator his sophisticated, classically informed piano style has just got better and better. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 10 Oct, 7.45pm
The Anvil
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
The world’s favourite ABBA and Bee Gees show comes to town with its all new sequin-spangled spectacular. The international smash-hit show has delighted the world with lycra-tight harmonies and superb musicianship for longer than ABBA themselves during the 70s and 80s! Joined by the UK’s number one Bee Gees revue, enjoy a night of non-stop hits including Mamma Mia, Stayin’ Alive, Dancing Queen, Night Fever, How Deep is Your Love, Super Trouper and more. £23 (includes £1 booking)
Sun 11 Oct, 7.30pm
The Anvil
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
The Reach Out Tour
Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular features the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more, oozing style, sophistication and musical brilliance. Five-star performances revive more than 36 back-to-back massive hits with all the dazzling dance moves, glittering costumes and superb musicianship of the original artistes. Book now and reach out for the Magic of Motown! £26 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £24 (includes £1 booking fee)
Tue 13 Oct, 7.30pm
The Anvil
STEVE HACKETT
Acolyte to Wolflight with a Sprinkling of Genesis
Steve’s new show covers a vast part of his discography, with a selection of solo material from early albums including Voyage of the Acolyte (celebrating its 40th anniversary) and Spectral Mornings, up to his new studio album Wolflight, in addition to some Genesis classics. This show will satisfy old and new fans and further broaden musical horizons, retracing the ground-breaking steps leading to Wolflight. £30.50, £28.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
anvilarts.org.uk
Sun 11 Oct, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
DICKENS ABRIDGED
From the founding member of The Reduced Shakespeare Company comes Dickens Abridged – a fast-paced musical comedy. An absurdly talented cast of four bring hundreds of the great author’s best-loved characters to life in 70 minutes of madcap Dickensian mayhem. Featuring Dickens’ greatest hits – Oliver Twist, Great Expectations (complete with flaming bride), David Copperfield, Bleak House in less than sixty seconds, A Tale of Two Cities featuring a fully functioning guillotine, Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop and, of course A Christmas Carol. A singing, dancing love-letter to the life and works of the great man and unlike any Dickens show you’ve ever seen before. £17 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15 (includes £1 booking fee)
Tue 13 Oct, 8pm
The Haymarket
SEAN KELLY LIVE!
Auctioneering star of the hit TV show Storage Hunters, Sean Kelly first found a taste of fame through stand-up comedy over 15 years ago. Now he brings his live comedy debut to the UK. You may know him as the high-speed-ever-smiling auctioneer, but prepare to learn a hell of a lot more in this candid and hilarious show. On top of that, witness his renowned calling live in an auction for charity, with items brought along by you, the audience. £16 Over 65s and f/t students £14 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
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OCTOBER Wed 14 Oct, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
THE REAL THING
Britain’s No.1 soul band celebrates an incredible 40 years in the business. The three original vocalists, Chris and Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith perform with their own five-piece band in a performance that includes all their million selling hits You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Feel The Force. Come along and help make this a night to remember! £23.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Wed 14 Oct, 7.45pm
The Anvil
THE ELO EXPERIENCE
Sensational tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra
The legacy left by Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction with hits including 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary of Horace Wimp, Don’t Bring me Down and of course Mr Blue Sky. Formed over 7 years ago, The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to this great band. With a stunning light show to enhance the experience, enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds taking you on a musical journey through time. £21.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 15 Oct, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
RAY QUINN IN CONCERT
British singer-songwriter and occasional actor Ray Quinn is known for wowing the public with his talent for singing, dancing, acting and pretty much everything in between. Ray famously was runner-up on X Factor in 2006, won the fourth series of Dancing on Ice in 2009 and the final All Stars series last year. Ray is now back where he belongs; writing, singing and recording. With his new EP Old Soul, Young Blood, Britain’s youngest and most loved crooner is back with verve and a whole array of new songs which are sure to launch him once again into the spotlight. £20.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Fri 16 Oct, 8pm
The Haymarket
HAL CRUTTENDEN
Straight Outta Cruttenden
Host of Live At The Apollo and star of Radio 4, the great Hal Cruttenden is back ranting about the real evils of the modern world - over sharing on social media and the 5:2 diet. The more he complains the funnier he gets. Book early. £17 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
Thu 15 Oct, 8pm
The Anvil
STEVE EARLE and THE DUKES
Three time Grammy Award-winning Steve Earle is back on the road after the release of his highly anticipated new album Terraplane. Singer-songwriter, record producer, author and actor, Steve Earle began his career in Nashville. His breakthrough album Guitar Town shot to number one on the country charts and immediately established the term ‘New Country’. Over 15 albums later Earle has earned the reputation of a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, and countless others since becoming a protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. £34.50, £29.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
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OCTOBER
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Fri 16 Oct, 7.45pm
Sat 17 Oct 2pm & 4.30pm
The Anvil
The Haymarket
Wagner Overture: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Schumann Piano Concerto Brahms Symphony no. 4
Join the villainous Captain Cut-Throat and his fearsome crew as they set sail through monster-infested waters in search of a mysterious island crammed with jewels and gem stones. The Captain is certain that “monsters simply don’t exist,” but as they near the island and the mist closes in around them, his crew are not so sure.
DRESDEN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Andrei Korobeinikov piano Michael Sanderling Wagner and Schumann both lived and worked for many years in Dresden and this programme celebrates that great tradition. After Wagner’s grand overture, Schumann’s concerto is a piece in which soloist and orchestra collaborate rather than oppose each other. Brahms’ Fourth Symphony is the fruit of a lifetime wrestling with the problem of how to write symphonies after Beethoven. The four movements culminate satisfyingly in a magnificent set of variations on a theme by Bach. £39, £35, £28, £21, £13 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby available on the day. Also available on subscription. Contact the box office for more details.
6.30pm
The Forge
PRE-CONCERT TALK Jonathan James talks about the music in tonight’s concert. To book your free place, please call the box office on 01256 844244.
ANDREI KOROBEINIKOV
HERE BE MONSTERS
A thrilling new musical adventure, performed by five talented actor musicians who bring this exciting story to life £12 (includes £1 booking fee) Running time: 55 minutes, no interval Suitable for ages 3 and over (children under 3 and babes in arms welcome)
anvilarts.org.uk Sat 17 Oct, 7.45pm
The Anvil
HOTHOUSE FLOWERS
with support from Rainy Boy Sleep Hothouse Flowers are a rock ‘n’ roll band, a traditional band and a soul band. Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by over thirty years of singing and playing all over the world. Despite the band’s lengthy career, now heading into its fourth decade, there is a sense of unfinished business. Every night they want to play the best gig they have ever played and take the musical risks that can maybe make that possible. There are still songs to be written and emotions to share. Whether it’s in a tiny club, an arena or in a festival field there is a sense that the best is yet to come. £26 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sun 18 Oct, 7.30pm
The Anvil
AN AUDIENCE WITH LESLEY GARRETT
Join Britain’s most popular soprano for a delightful evening of song, reminiscences and chat. Lesley’s behind the scenes stories and anecdotes will give you a unique insight into her life on the stage. As well as performing with the English and Welsh National Operas, Lesley Garrett has recently starred in Carousel and The Sound of Music and appeared on television shows including Strictly Come Dancing and Loose Women. She has also performed with artists as diverse as Michael Ball, Renee Fleming, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel and Lily Savage. “A natural effervescent and powerhouse voice” Financial Times
£26 (includes £1 booking fee)
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OCTOBER
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244
Sun 18 Oct, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
ROUND THE HORNE
The 50th Anniversary Tour
“Oh, Mr Horne! How bona to vada your dolly old eek!” From 1965 –1968 the ground-breaking Round the Horne attracted audiences of up to 15 million people who would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief. Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time. So take a step back in time and experience this comedy classic live. £17 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15 (includes £1 booking fee)
Wed 21 Oct, 7.30pm
The Anvil
THE RAF IN CONCERT 2015
75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
75 years on from the historic battle, the bands of The Royal Air Force present an evocative and rousing evening of musical entertainment that captures the essence of 1940s Britain and tells the story of how the spirit and capability of those who took part endures in the professionalism of the people who make up today’s RAF. £26, £23, £20 (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 22 Oct, 7.45pm
The Anvil
ALL STAR 60s SHOW
Five phenomenally successful sixties bands perform together in one show. Bringing you all their hits and more are Brian Poole and The Original Tremeloes (Here Comes My Baby, Silence Is Golden, Suddenly You Love Me), Ray Ennis’ Swinging Blue Jeans (Hippy Hippy Shake, You’re No Good, Good Golly Miss Molly), Badfinger featuring Bob Jackson (No Matter What, Day After Day and Come And Get It), The Ivy League (Tossing and Turning, Funny How Love Can Be) and The Pacemakers who will round off this fabulous array of talent. Don’t miss this unforgettable show which will have you rocking in your seats. £28.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
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20 – 24 Oct, 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
The Haymarket Middle Ground Theatre Company presents a double bill of haunting classics
CLASSIC GHOST STORIES starring Jack Shepherd (Wycliffe) and Richard Walsh (London’s Burning)
THE SIGNALMAN by Charles Dickens Charles Dickens’ exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. Can a well-meaning traveller calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self-destruction? World stage premiere
THE WAITING ROOM by Robert Aickman Having missed his connection, George Pendlebury is forced to spend a night alone in Casterton’s old station waiting room. Frozen half to death, he awakes after midnight to find that, perhaps, he is not alone after all... These classics are the perfect way to spend a dark autumn evening. Tue – Thu £20, Fri – Sat £22, 2pm performances £17 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £11 (includes £1 booking fee)
Wed 21 Oct, 6.30pm
PRE-SHOW TALK with Professor Neil McCaw, lecturer at The University of Winchester. Please book your free ticket in advance by calling the box office on 01256 844244. Fri 23 Oct
POST-SHOW TALK Stay in your seat after the 7.30pm performance for a free Q&A with the company.
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OCTOBER
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Thu 22 Oct, 8pm
The Forge
JO HARMAN
Recently voted Female Vocalist of the Year at the British Blues Awards, Jo Harman is an original British singer-songwriter and bandleader. Her show is a compelling mix of heartfelt originals and her take on well-known classics, covering a broad range of soulful, bluesy material that will, by turns, pull at your heartstrings and rock your world. £14.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £12.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Fri 23 Oct, 7pm (auditorium doors open)
The Anvil
THE SHIRES
One of the acts helping to make country cooler than ever on this side of the Atlantic aren’t from Tennessee or Texas, they’re from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. They look and sound great, and they’re all set to take their countryinfluenced music to the world. Step forward, The Shires. The duo of Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes have swiftly become one of the real buzz bands. Powered by Crissie’s powerful but subtle and supple vocals and Ben’s perfectly complementary tones and acoustic guitar, The Shires have found a piece of country to call their own. £14 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sun 25 Oct, 7pm
The Anvil
STEVE BACKSHALL
Straight from Strictly Come Dancing, wildlife TV presenter, adventurer, naturalist and writer Steve Backshall takes us on a tour of the real life expeditions that have inspired his novels The Falcon Chronicles illustrated with photos and films from his expeditions from the Arctic to the Antarctic and from the depths of the rainforest to the bottom of the sea. £19.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £16.50 (includes £1 booking fee) Please note: parents are advised that the content might be challenging for very young children
Sun 25 Oct, 7.30pm
The Forge
CHRIS WHILE AND JULIE MATTHEWS
This award-winning duo are two of the most respected names in British folk. Former members of the Albion Band, they are an internationally successful song writing partnership. Their songs cover the full experiences of life, from injustice to freedom, and everything in between. £15.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
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The Anvil
ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION presents the live score of George Lucas’ THX1138 Asian Dub Foundation perform live their exhilarating new soundtrack to George Lucas’ cult sci-fi classic. The group’s beautiful and brutal interpretation transports you to a world where chemical brainwashing is mandatory, sex is prohibited, and android police enforce control. A young Robert Duval rages against this starkly unbalanced society, but the Future is Coming. Produced by Francis Ford Coppola, THX 1138 has gained cult status, with the soundtrack by Lalo Schiffrin and sound design by triple Oscar-winner Walter Murch having been sampled by a host of influential electronic artists including Nine Inch Nails, UNKLE, Orbital and many more. THX 1138 was simply years ahead of its time. ADF are celebrated for their brilliant live shows, collaborating with artists such as Radiohead, Chuck D and Primal Scream, and for performing live soundtracks to films including La Haine and The Battle of Algiers. This new performance was rapturously received in London in June and now comes to The Anvil. £19 Under 16s £10 (includes £1 booking fee)
© 1971 Warner Bros. All Rights Reserved
Please note: there is no interval. 12A certificate film – under 12s will not be admitted
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Tue 27 Oct, 11.30am & 3pm
The Haymarket
THE SNOW QUEEN
Hold on to your hats and get ready to be blown away by this enchanting new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale adventure. Far away in the frozen land of Avalonia, the Snow Queen kidnaps a young boy named Kai in order to obtain a mystic mirror that will make her immortal. His best friend Gerda, a clumsy, lovable little girl, is the unlikely hero who sets out to rescue him. Featuring new songs and a host of colourful characters, wrap up warm and join us for this delightfully humorous retelling of a timeless story that will melt your heart. £12 (includes £1 booking fee) Running time: 90 minutes, plus interval
Wed 28 Oct, 12 & 3pm
The Anvil
PADDINGTON BEAR’S FIRST CONCERT
City of London Sinfonia Hugh Brunt conductor Narrator tbc Story by Michael Bond, original score by Herbert Chappell with music by Schubert, Haydn, Rossini and Piazzolla In this charming musical adventure we join the world’s favourite bear on his adventures as he arrives in London from darkest Peru, meets The Browns and kindly Mr Gruber. Then we follow Paddington all the way to the Royal Albert Hall for his first concert, where he hears music by Schubert, Haydn, Rossini and Piazzolla. This delightful musical story will be accompanied by live orchestra. £15 Under 16s £10 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Thu 29 Oct, 7.45pm
The Anvil
VAMPIRES ROCK
The Ghost Train
After 12 years and over a million tickets sold Steve Steinman returns as Baron Von Rockula in the all new Vampires Rock saga, The Ghost Train. A full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever classic rock anthems including We Will Rock You, Bat Out Of Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart and many more! £25 (includes £1 booking fee)
29 – 31 Oct Thu 2pm Fri & Sat 11am & 2pm
The Haymarket Big Wooden Horse & Nick Brooke Limited present
ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS Based on the book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort Adapted and directed by Adam Bampton-Smith Aliens love underpants Of every shape and size But there are no underpants in space So here’s a big surprise! This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is wonderfully brought to life. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!), this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. You’ll laugh your PANTS off! £12.50 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 3 and over (under 3s and babes in arms welcome) Running time: 55 minutes, no interval
Thu 29 Oct, 8pm
The Forge
MARTIN CARTHY
For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. A ballad singer, ground-breaking acoustic and electricguitarist, his settings of traditional songs with guitar have influenced a generation of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, on both sides of the Atlantic. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
OCTOBER | NOVEMBER
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Fri 30 Oct 7.45pm
The Anvil
PAUL POTTS
Paul Potts, winner of Britain’s Got Talent Season One, has found global success with his albums, live shows and tours, impressing audiences worldwide with his powerful yet emotive performances. Six years later, and his feet are yet to touch the ground. In recognition of Paul’s meteoric ‘rags to riches’ rise to fame, his life story has been turned into a film entitled One Chance. Joining Paul is special guest Catriona Murray, a classical soprano from Nottingham discovered earlier this year by Britain’s Got Talent winner Jamie Lambert. £33.50, £29.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £27.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 31 Oct, 7.30pm
The Anvil
THE PROCLAIMERS
This performance has now sold out. More tickets may be released nearer to the performance date. To join the waiting list, please contact the box office on 01256 844244. £29.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
SOLD OUT
Sat 31 Oct, 7.45pm
The Forge
FISH & BIRD
Hot Canadian five-piece Fish & Bird have created quite an impact since they began to release their albums on this side of the Atlantic. Live they will blow your socks off. Nominated by CBC as a strong contender in Canada’s Best New Artist awards, the band’s latest album, Something In The Ether, has won them a huge amount of radio exposure and complimentary reviews. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Sun 1 Nov, 7.45pm
The Anvil
FLANDERS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo
J-F Lesueur Schoenberg Beethoven Berlioz Beethoven
Coronation music for Napoleon (1805) Ode to Napoleon Wellington’s Victory The Fifth of May Choral Fantasia
Mark Bebbington piano Gavin Carr baritone Bournemouth Symphony Chorus Jan Latham Koenig Music written for or about Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington marks this special concert. Lesueur’s grand music for Napoleon’s coronation as Emperor was a great success. Wellington’s Victory was extremely popular in Beethoven’s lifetime, and like Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture uses wellknown songs to symbolise the armies of the different countries. Berlioz’ choral piece, commemorating the date that Napoleon died, sets a poem full of regret, while Schoenberg’s setting of Byron’s powerful poem pours scorn on the idea of achieving ambition at the cost of other people’s lives. The concert ends with Beethoven’s fascinating piece, part piano concerto, part choral work. £39, £35, £28, £21, £13 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby available on the day. Also available on subscription. Contact the box office for more details.
6.30pm
The Forge
PRE-CONCERT TALK Jonathan James talks about the music in tonight’s concert. To book your free place, please call the box office on 01256 844244.
2 - 4 Nov, 7pm
The Haymarket
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL
The Haymarket is thrilled to welcome local talent to the stage as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Come and celebrate the achievements of our local schools while enjoying a wonderful evening of entertainment. You will see Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it before! The Shakespeare Schools Festival is the UK’s largest youth drama festival and enables over 1,000 primary, secondary, and special schools to stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre. £10 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £8 (includes £1 booking fee) Details of participating schools and the plays they are performing can be obtained from the box office.
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The Haymarket
THE DOLLY PARTON STORY
This show pays tribute to one of the greatest names in popular music, Dolly Parton. The stunning vocals of Andrea Pattison are backed by a live four-piece band. Expect to hear accurate versions of Dolly’s most celebrated material, from her early country classics such as Coat of Many Colours through to her later smash hits such as Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5. £19 (includes £1 booking fee)
Fri 6 Nov, 7.45pm
The Anvil
GO WEST and NIK KERSHAW
plus special guest T’PAU The 80s are back. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Go West together in concert with Nik Kershaw and very special guest Carol Decker from T’Pau are united for one night only. With millions of albums sales and hits such as We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, King Of Wishful Thinking, Wouldn’t It Be Good, The Riddle, I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Heart and Soul and the classic China in Your Hand, this authentic eighties triple header is not to be missed. £31.50, £29.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 7 Nov, 7.45pm
The Anvil
SHOW OF HANDS
with Miranda Sykes Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music, widely recognised for their resonating original songs, stunning musicianship and remarkable audience rapport. An alchemist couldn’t have come up with a more potent, magical mix than that of Phil Beer, who can, as The Scotsman observed, ‘play nearly every stringed instrument known to man’ and the inspired Steve Knightley, described by Mike Harding at BBC Radio 2’s Folk Awards as ‘one of England’s greatest singer-songwriters’. £23 Under 16s £15 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Sat 7 Nov, 8pm
The Haymarket
KATHERINE RYAN
Star of Live At The Apollo, QI and The Jonathan Ross Show, the razor-sharp and hilariously funny Canadian returns with a highly anticipated new show having sold out The Haymarket earlier this year. Put this at the top of your ‘must see’ list for this year’s comedy diary. “Young, smart and acridly funny” Sunday Times £18 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 14 and over
Sun 8 Nov, 7.30pm
The Anvil
ONE MAN BREAKING BAD
The Unauthorised Parody
Sixty Awesome Episodes. One Awesome Show. Yo! Join us on a rip-roaring ride through maybe the greatest television show ever made. LA actor Miles Allen smacks the senses with his super-charged, hilariously accurate renditions of all the characters, including Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Skyler, Hank, Walt Junior, Mike and Gus Fring. With over a million hits on YouTube, and sell-out runs at comedy festivals in Melbourne and Edinburgh, Allen’s incredible impersonations break all six seasons down into one, exhilarating, uproarious tour-de-force parody performance. £19.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
“High energy, laugh out loud, beautifully executed homage” ★★★★ WhatsOnStage.com
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BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Sun 8 Nov, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
9BACH
9Bach made their name by taking traditional Welsh folk songs and recasting them onto a spectral and haunting sound canvas. Their first album 9Bach, released in 2009, was a dark and twisted journey, which created a stark new sound. An atmospheric, evocative and emotional hybrid of folk tradition and contemporary influences. £15 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sun 8 Nov, 7.45pm
The Forge
CATFISH KEITH
Cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish’s innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. £14.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £12.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 12 Nov, 7.30pm
The Anvil
AL MURRAY
One Man, One Guvnor
20 years ago Britain’s favourite publican (and politician) Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense. To celebrate this milestone, join this icon on his twice extended sell-out tour One Man, One Guvnor. £26.50 (includes £1 booking fee) Parental guidance advised
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11 – 14 Nov Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
The Haymarket Talking Scarlet presents
PORTRAIT OF MURDER by Robert Bloomfield starring Michelle Morris (The Knock), Erin Geraghty (Angels) and Marcus Hutton (Brookside) Paula Barlow is a rich and successful author who was badly injured a year ago leaving her memory destroyed. On her return to the family home she shares with her husband Eliot, instead of the security of her familiar surroundings, she finds herself caught up in a web of tension, lies and deceit. As Paula struggles to regain her memory, the forgotten past returns to confront and disturb her, culminating in a shocking and dramatic climax. Wed – Thu £20, Fri - Sat £22, 2pm performances £17 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £11 (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 12 Nov
POST-SHOW TALK Stay in your seat after the 2pm performance for a free Q&A with the company.
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Fri 13 Nov, 7.45pm
The Anvil
LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE The world premiere of a brand new musical starring David Hasselhoff
A DJ dad, a wild child daughter and a trip to the party island of Ibiza with a pulsating dance track from the 80s and 90s. The Hoff, star of Baywatch and Knight Rider, plays an extrovert, party going, DJ and night club owner in Ibiza. His teenage daughter arrives to stay for the summer and he has to cope with being a single parent to a girl who only wants to meet boys and live the party life. Suddenly his motto is ‘do as I say, not as I did!’ Underscoring this coming of age tale of love, laughter and friendship are a string of hits from the epic collection Last Night a DJ Saved My Life including Re-Light My Fire, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Never Gonna Give You Up, Saturday Night and Tainted Love. We dare you not to dance! From the makers of Dreamboats and Petticoats and Boogie Nights comes a heart-warming and hilarious story promising to be the party night of the year! £33 (includes £1 booking fee)
NOVEMBER Fri 13 Nov, 8pm
The Forge Joglaresa
ROBBERS, REBELS & ROYALS Medieval band Joglaresa celebrates the anniversary of Magna Carta, with songs of liberty and imprisonment, ordinary folk and royals! In this special project, storyteller extraordinaire Neil Hennessey joins the band for tales of Robin Hood, King John, justice and injustice at the time of the Great Charter. Come and celebrate 800 years of your liberty! “Irresistibly catchy tunes… compulsive rhythmic energy” Daily Telegraph
£16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 14 Nov, 7.30pm
The Anvil Moscow Ballet presents
THE NUTCRACKER All is quiet in the great house…Clara creeps Downstairs...The Christmas tree stands alone… In the darkness, through the curtains, the moonlight beams onto the colourful presents offered there. It’s midnight, the clock strikes heralding in the spirit of Christmas…Yet something stirs in the darkness beyond and thus unfolds this magical festive tale of The Nutcracker. £26, £24 Over 65s and f/t students £2 off, under 16s £13.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Wed 18 Nov, 8pm
The Anvil
BRIT FLOYD
Space and Time World Tour
Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd show, returns to Basingstoke with their most ambitious show to date; with a spectacular new light show and an even bigger stage production. Sat 14 Nov, 7.45pm
The Forge
SAM LEE AND FRIENDS
Awarded the prestigious 2011 Arts Foundation prize and nominated for the 2012 Mercury Music prize for his debut album Ground of Its Own, Sam Lee joins us for an evening of traditional folk music with a very 21st century feel and a vital new energy.
Celebrating five decades of Pink Floyd, from their creation in 1965 right through to the release of their brand new album The Endless River, this amazing new show includes performances from all of Pink Floyd’s biggest selling albums including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall and The Division Bell plus a host of other musical surprises. £40.50, £30.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
His new album The Fade in Time explores the range and potential of traditional British music. By encompassing world-wide traditions, from Japanese court music to Tajikistan wedding marches, he creates a distinctive reinterpretation of British folk tradition. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sun 15 Nov, 7pm
The Anvil
BASINGSTOKE CHORAL SOCIETY
Handel Messiah David Gibson conductor The choir sing Handel’s enduring masterpiece Messiah. Composed over 250 years ago, this oratorio has justifiably become a work which choirs love to sing and audiences love to hear in equal measure. Dealing as it does with fundamental questions of existence; the work is epic in its scope and breadth. Handel’s skill as a composer enabled him to write a profound piece of great musical originality which is easy on the ear, never banal and beloved the world over. This concert promises to be a joyful celebration of the genius of Handel and a fitting start to the choir’s 2015/6 season. £26, £20, £15, £11 Under 16s and f/t students £6 (includes £1 booking fee)
Wed 18 Nov, 8.15pm
The Forge
LYNCHED
Lynched are a four-piece traditional folk group from Ireland who combine distinctive vocal harmonies with arrangements of Uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordion, fiddle and guitar. Their repertoire spans humorous Dublin music-hall ditties and street-songs, classic ballads from the Traveller tradition, traditional Irish and American dance tunes, and their own original material. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
NOVEMBER Thu 19 Nov, 7.45pm
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The Anvil
ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Bach Violin Concerto in E Vivaldi Concerto for two violins in G minor Op 3 no 2 Pisendel Violin Concerto in G minor Bach Chaconne from Partita no. 2 Vivaldi Violin Concerto Op. 4 no. 2 Telemann Concerto for four violins Bach Concerto for two violins Kati Debretzeni, Margaret Faultless, Matthew Truscott violins Rachel Podger director/violin An exhilarating sample of the astonishing creativity poured into the violin concerto for single and multiple instruments in the early eighteenth century. Vivaldi and Bach may be most familiar but were by no means the only notable composers in the field. Pisendel, friend of both Bach and Telemann, led the Dresden Court Orchestra, then the finest in Europe. His surviving compositions are few, but of high quality. The concert ends with Bach’s famous and beautiful Double Concerto. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Association
£23, £19 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available Not available on subscription
19 – 28 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm
The Haymarket Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society
GREASE Grease is the original high-school musical, packed with explosive energy and dance routines featuring all your favourite songs: Summer Nights, Greased Lightning and We Go Together – as well as all of the songs from the original film: Grease (is the Word), Hopelessly Devoted to You, Sandy and You’re The One That I Want. £22.50 Over 65s and f/t students £21.50, under 16s £14 (includes per ticket booking fee) Early booker offer – book by 24 Jul and get £2 off full price and under 16 tickets
Fri 20 Nov, 7.45pm
The Anvil
JOE BROWN IN CONCERT
Joe Brown has continued to break box office records and recently received MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award as well as a much deserved MBE. Joe, with his five-piece band, will be on stage all evening, and the musical styles incorporated into this new show are as unique as the man himself. Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed. £27, £25 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Sat 21 Nov, 7.45pm
The Anvil
FRANKLY SINATRA
The world’s No. 1 Sinatra and his big band celebrate the centenary of one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. The swing, swagger and velvet vocals of Frank Sinatra in concert with Stephen Triffitt. “Nails the phrasing, timing and tone with utter confidence” Variety, on classics: Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife, New York, New York, My Way, That’s Life, Under My Skin, Lady is a Tramp, My Kind of Town, All the Way and Luck Be a Lady. Backed by the fantastic sound of big band swing, Triffitt is the Chairman of the Board, frankly the best thing since Sinatra himself. £27 (including £1 booking fee)
Wed 25 Nov, 8pm
The Anvil
DAVE GORMAN GETS STRAIGHT TO THE POINT*
*(The PowerPoint)
The innovative comedy mind behind Modern Life Is Goodish, Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure is back with a brand new show that promises more of his blend of stand-up comedy and visual story-telling as Dave Gorman Gets Straight To The Point*... (*The PowerPoint). Yes. That’s right. It’s a PowerPoint presentation. We know what you’re thinking. But don’t worry… You won’t need to take notes and you almost certainly won’t be tested on it later. £25 (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 26 Nov, 7.45pm
The Anvil
COUNTERFEIT STONES
Grass Me Up
Billed as “The Most Famous Stones Band in England” by Sir Mick Jagger himself, The Counterfeit Stones perform faithful and faultless renditions of The Stones’ greatest hits. Catch their note-perfect performances of the Stones classic songs, skilfully mixed with ‘mockumentary’ style videos, retro costumes and humour in a chronological journey through the Rolling Stones heyday. Intoxicating young and old alike this band injects a huge dose of nostalgia to those who were there and an education for those who weren’t. £21.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER KIRILL GERSTEIN
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Sat 28 Nov, 7.45pm
The Anvil
BASINGSTOKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Golden Classics Concert Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture Greig Piano Concerto Scotchmer Symphony Life’s Destiny Strauss Waltz: Voices of Spring Bach Air from Suite No.3 Holst Jupiter from The Planets Yulia Chaplina piano Margarete Nuesslein soprano Stephen Scotchmer conductor An exciting cornucopia of some of the most popular and well-loved classics in the orchestral repertoire together with the first complete performance of a new symphony by the orchestra’s conductor, Stephen Scotchmer, that should delight any classical music lover. Fri 27 Nov, 7.45pm
The Anvil
BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
£23, £18, £12 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students half price (includes £1 booking fee) Early booking £2 off if booked by 17 Oct
Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 4 Elgar Symphony no. 2 Kirill Gerstein piano Vassily Sinaisky Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto begins unprecedentedly with a soft solo for piano, and the whole first movement builds up from its repeated four-note pattern. The short slow movement pits piano and orchestra in stark opposition, leading to an exhilarating finale. Elgar’s Second Symphony was dedicated to King Edward VII, but like much of his music, behind the grandeur of its public face lies a more thoughtful and uncertain world. Elgar’s complete mastery of this wide range of emotional expression, and ability to use his large orchestra, creates a powerful and moving work. £39, £35, £28, £21, £13 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day. Also available on subscription. Please call the box office for more details.
Sun 29 Nov, 3pm
The Anvil
THE FOUR SEASONS BY CANDLELIGHT
Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik Clarke Trumpet Suite Pachebel Canon Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 Handel Let the Bright Seraphim Eternal Source of Light Divine Lascia chio pianga from Rinaldo Vivaldi The Four Seasons David Juritz conductor / violinist Caroline MacPhie soprano Crispian Steele-Perkins trumpet Mozart Festival Orchestra in full 18th century costume The Four Seasons has become one of the most celebrated pieces of classical music ever written and remains as popular today as when it was first performed. The verve and virtuosity of the 18th century is brought to life in this enchanting concert staged in an elegant candle-lit setting with an evocative programme crowned by Vivaldi’s sublime masterpiece. £33.50, £29.50, £25.50, £20.50 Under 16s £2 off (includes £1 booking fee)
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Wed 2 Dec, 7.45pm
The Anvil
SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS!
Join the best Yuletide party in town, full of festive cheer, glitter, magic and sparkle. Performed by a talented cast and band, So This is Christmas! features two hours of seasonal classics such as White Christmas, Let It Snow, The Christmas Song, Jingle Bell Rock, Last Christmas, Merry Christmas Everybody, All I Want for Christmas Is You and Fairytale of New York. Seasonal fun for all the family, this collection of festive favourites will make the most dedicated Scrooge Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day and end up Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree! £27, £24 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £2 off (includes £1 booking fee)
18 – 19 Dec, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS
Holly at Christmas
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. £18 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £16 (includes £1 booking fee)
DECEMBER
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“A perfectly charming children’s show that manages to keep the older audience members entertained too.” ★★★★ The Scotsman 2 – 12 Dec Performance times vary – please see diary for details
The Haymarket Tall Stories presents
THE SNOW DRAGON Billy is a spoilt young goat whose parents give him everything he wants. And what he doesn’t get from them, he steals from his friends. On New Year’s Eve, Billy is looking forward to the annual visit of the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more goodies during the night… But when Billy bumps into some hungry wolves in the forest, New Year’s Day seems a long way off. Find out how Billy escapes – and whether the Snow Dragon will bring him a present. Has Billy been naughty or nice? Story-telling, comedy and songs create a magical, mysterious world for everyone aged 3 and up, from the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. £12 Schools £8 (includes £1 booking fee) Relaxed performance Thu 10 Dec 1pm £8 Early bird schools offer – buy 10 tickets and get 11th free when booking by 8 Sep Suitable for ages 3 and over (children under 3 and babes in arms welcome) Running time: 1 hour, no interval Watch the trailer at anvilarts.org.uk/snowdragon
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“The joy is in the inventive acting, the joie de vivre of the cast and some toe-tapping tunes. Lovely, cheery fun.” ★★★★ The Stage
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10 Dec – 3 Jan Performance times vary – please see diary for details
The Anvil
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
“Thrilling”
When Dame Trott sends her son Jack to market, little do they know that swapping Daisy the cow for a handful of beans will result in an overgrown beanstalk, a hungry giant, wicked henchman and fabulous golden treasure.
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With thrilling adventures, gigantic laughs, spectacular sets and costumes, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be a giant treat for the whole family. Book early to climb into the best seats – it’s the pantomime you’ve ‘bean’ waiting for! “Lavishly costumed and with colourful sets, Cinderella is great family entertainment”
£24.50, £23.50, £19.50 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £3 off (includes £1 booking fee) Relaxed performance, (also BSL signed) Wed 23 Dec, 2pm £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Signed performance, Tue 15 Dec, 6pm Early group booking offer if booked by 18 Sep Prices vary per performance, please visit anvilarts.org.uk/jackandthebeanstalk for more details or call the box office
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COMING SOON
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Thu 28 Jan, 8pm
The Anvil
ED BYRNE
Outside, Looking In
That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show! £20 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 12 and over
25 – 27 Jan, 7.30pm
Wed 17 Feb, 7.45pm
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THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA presents
SWAN LAKE (25 Jan) The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
SNOW MAIDEN (26 Jan) Based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered landscape of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world.
SLEEPING BEAUTY (27 Jan) Every child’s favourite fairytale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. £39, £34.50, £32.50 Over 65s and f/t students £31.50, £29.50, under 16s £18 (includes £1 booking fee)
KODO
One Earth Tour 2016: Mystery
Take the centuries-old art of Japanese drumming, combine it with electrifying athleticism and spice it up with stunning visuals, and you have the recipe for pure theatre that is Kodo. An immensely powerful experience, you’ll see ancient Japanese culture catapulted into the 21st century by this troupe of musicians and dancers: lavish spectacle, intricate dance routines and numerous musical influences make this simply one of the most exciting shows you’ll ever come across. £27 (includes £1 booking fee)
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GENERAL INFORMATION The Anvil and The Haymarket foyers are open one hour before all performances. Bars at both The Anvil and The Haymarket are located in the stalls and circle foyers. The bars open pre-show and during the interval, serving a selection of beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, hot beverages, confectionery and ice cream. For most performances interval drinks can be pre-ordered at the bar and may be taken into the auditorium in plastic glasses. To respect fellow audience members and performers, re-admission to the auditorium with drinks once the performance has started will not be permitted. We operate a Challenge 25 Policy in our venues.
After the auditorium doors have closed, latecomers may only be admitted at a suitable point in the performance, at the discretion of the Duty Manager. Anvil Arts reserves the right to refuse admission and to request any ticket holder to leave the building. Sound levels are monitored in accordance with the conditions of the licensing authority. Photography and recording of any kind, including the use of mobile phones, is strictly prohibited within the auditorium.
ACCESS FACILITIES Anvil Arts operates a free Access List in order to improve our service to patrons with access needs. Registration forms are available from the box office or anvilarts.org.uk/access. The Anvil has up to six wheelchair spaces, and up to two in The Forge. Lift to Circle level and accessible toilets on both floors. At The Haymarket there are two spaces at both Stalls and Circle levels. Lift to all levels, a platform lift to The Exchange, and accessibility toilets on the ground floor. Ticket sales counters have drop-down or lowered sections. T he Anvil and The Haymarket are equipped with infra-red hearing enhancement systems for use with portable headsets or neck loops. Both are available at the Stewards’ point. Assistance dogs are welcome; please discuss availability of suitable seating areas at the time of booking. Parking Blue Badge parking is available in car parks within a short distance of both The Anvil and The Haymarket. Please visit basingstoke.gov.uk for full details. Familiarisation visits: If you would like to look at the venues in advance, please call the box office to arrange. Visual Story: A visual story can be found at anvilarts.org.uk/access to assist your visit.
This brochure is available in large print, and we will produce it for you in other formats such as Braille on request. For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/access or go to disabledgo.com (search for The Anvil or The Haymarket). If you require any help in planning your visit, the box office will be happy to help.
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BOOKING DETAILS
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244
SEATING PLANS THE HAYMARKET
THE ANVIL
THE FORGE
Please note: Not all seats may be available at all performances For detailed seating plans please go to anvilarts.org.uk/seatingplan Red: Stalls rows A to T Green: Circle rows A to N
Red: Stalls rows C to M Green: Stalls rows N to S
Blue: Side Circle rows CA to CD and DA to DD
Blue: Circle rows A to D, plus CC and DD
Red: rows A to G
Orange: Choir seats rows A to E
BOOKING DETAILS 01256 844244 anvilarts.org.uk box.office@anvilarts.org.uk Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR Box office: situated at The Anvil and The Haymarket main entrances. The Anvil Box office: open Mon – Sat from 10am (excluding Bank Holidays). Open one hour before Sunday performances. The Haymarket Box office: open Sat 10am – 2pm and one hour before performances
By phone: phone lines are open until 6pm Mon – Sat, later on performance evenings. Please note the lines are very busy at 10am. A queuing system is in operation. Reserved tickets: held for 3 days or until an hour before the performance, whichever is sooner. After this time, unpaid reservations will be released. Sold out performances: Please contact the box office to join the waiting list.
Booking Fee All ticket prices include a booking fee. The Anvil Trust is an independent educational charity. Without the booking fee, we would not be able to
offer the current level and variety of programme at The Anvil and The Haymarket, or our extensive work with schools and young people.
Group Booking For information on group booking rates and availability, please email group.booking@anvilarts.org.uk or call the Group Booking Line on 01256 366935 (answer service when not staffed).
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You can pay by: Cards: Mastercard and Visa, Postal orders and Anvil Arts Vouchers. We do not accept personal cheques. Please do not send cash through the post. Gift Vouchers. Anvil Arts gift vouchers can be used for tickets at any Anvil Arts venue, and are valid for twelve months. Available from the box office. Please note we do not accept Theatre Tokens. No refunds can be given. We offer ticket cancellation protection – please contact the box office for details, or visit ticketplangroup.com.
Exchange and resale of tickets Once tickets have been printed, they can be exchanged within the run of the same event for tickets of the same value at a cost of 50p per ticket. Lost tickets for reserved seats can be reprinted at a cost of 50p per ticket. We operate a resale facility on sold out perfomances (admin fee applies).
Paying less for your tickets Discounts are available for performances where stated. Only one discount can apply to any one ticket. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Infants in arms: children under 2 years old when accompanied by an adult ticket holder require an infant in arms ticket, price £1 (available at selected performances only).
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Support The Anvil Trust – now and in future The Anvil Trust is a registered charity. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us.
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The Anvil Trust is grateful for the support of the following: Sponsors and Corporate Members:
Donations A one-off or regular donation will be used to support our programme of events. The Great Music of the World fund specifically supports the International Concert Series. Please contact the box office for details.
Become a Friend Enjoy priority booking, no postage charges, advance information and other benefits. Please contact the box office for details or visit anvilarts.org.uk/friends
Make a gift in your will By including The Anvil Trust in your will, you will also reduce your inheritance tax bill – a nice thought.
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Conditions of sale It is the nature of live performance that start and running times may vary. Anvil Arts reserves the right to introduce discounts and special offers at any time, and these cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. For full terms and conditions of sale, contact the box office, or visit anvilarts.org.uk Please note: details in this brochure were correct at the time of going to press, but changes may be unavoidable.
You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility. Student tickets cannot be posted out. Please show your ID on collection.
PICTURE CREDITS Aliens Love Underpants | © Claire Freedman and Ben Cort 2007, Here Be Monsters | © Jonathan Emmett 2013 Illustration copyright © Poly Bernatene 2013. First published 2013 by Macmillan Children’s Books, It’s A Wonderful Life | original cast photograph by Anton Hewins, John Taylor | C. Forbes, Katherine Ryan | Idil Sukan, Kirill Gerstein | Marco Borggreve, Mark Bebbington | Rama Knight, Mark Thomas | Steve Ullathorne, Paddington Bear | © P&Co Ltd/SC 2015, The Proclaimers | Murdo Macleod, Simon Weston | Matt-Austin, Sam Lee | Frederic Aranda, Steve Earle | Ted Barron, Steve Hackett | Giuseppe Pappalettera, Vassily Sinaisky | Marco Borggreve
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September Tue 8, 7.30pm Thu 17, 7.45pm Fri 18, 7.45pm Fri 25, 7.45pm Sat 26, 7.45pm Sat 26, 8pm Sun 27, 11am & 1.30pm Fri 11, 7.30pm Thu 17, 7.30pm Fri 18, 7.30pm Sat 19, 2pm & 7.30pm Tue 22, 8pm Thu 24, 7.30pm Fri 25, 2pm Sat 26, 11am & 3pm
November Jethro Tull – The Rock Opera The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Killer Queen The BBC Big Band and Claire Martin OBE Chicago Blues Brothers Luke Jermay OAE Tots The Picture of Doreen Gray What the Butler Saw What the Butler Saw What the Butler Saw Mark Thomas What’s Love Got To Do With It? The Scarecrows’ Wedding The Scarecrows’ Wedding
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October Fri 2, 7.45pm Fri 2, 8pm Sat 3, 7.30pm Sun 4, 7.30pm Sun 4, 7.45pm Wed 7, 7.45pm Thu 8, 7.45pm Fri 9, 7.30pm Fri 9, 7.45pm Sat 10, 7.45pm Sun 11, 7.30pm Tue 13, 7.30pm Wed 14, 7.45pm Thu 15, 8pm Fri 16, 7.45pm Sat 17, 7.45pm Sun 18, 7.30pm Wed 21, 7.30pm Thu 22, 7.45pm Thu 22, 8pm
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The Illegal Eagles Blair Dunlop Basingstoke Variety Show Carmen Danny Schmidt Philharmonia Orchestra Jackson Live The Robert Cray Band John Taylor Thank You for the Music The Magic of Motown Steve Hackett The ELO Experience Steve Earle and The Dukes Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra Hothouse Flowers An Audience with Lesley Garrett The RAF in Concert 2015 All Star 60s Show Jo Harman
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Sun 1, 7.45pm Flanders Symphony Orchestra Fri 6, 7.45pm Go West and Nik Kershaw Sat 7, 7.45pm Show of Hands Sun 8, 7.30pm One Man Breaking Bad Sun 8, 7.45pm Catfish Keith Thu 12, 7.30pm Al Murray Fri 13, 7.45pm Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Fri 13, 8pm Robbers, Rebels & Royals Sat 14, 7.30pm The Nutcracker Sat 14, 7.45pm Sam Lee and Friends Sun 15, 7pm Basingstoke Choral Society Wed 18, 8pm Brit Floyd Wed 18, 8.15pm Lynched Thu 19, 7.45pm Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Fri 20, 7.45pm Joe Brown in Concert Sat 21, 7.45pm Frankly Sinatra Wed 25, 8pm Dave Gorman Thu 26, 7.45pm Counterfeit Stones Fri 27, 7.45pm Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Sat 28, 7.45pm Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra Sun 29, 3pm The Four Seasons By Candlelight Mon 2, 7pm Shakespeare Schools Festival Tue 3, 7pm Shakespeare Schools Festival Wed 4, 7pm Shakespeare Schools Festival Fri 6, 7.30pm The Dolly Parton Story Sat 7, 8pm Katherine Ryan Sun 8, 7.30pm 9Bach Wed 11, 7.30pm Portrait of Murder Thu 12, 2pm & 7.30pm Portrait of Murder Fri 13, 7.30pm Portrait of Murder Sat 14, 2pm & 7.30pm Portrait of Murder Thu 19, 7.30pm Grease Fri 20, 7.30pm Grease Sat 21, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Grease Wed 25, 7.30pm Grease Thu 26, 7.30pm Grease Fri 27, 7.30pm Grease Sat 28, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Grease
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Fri 23, 7pm (doors) Sat 24, 7.45pm Sun 25, 7pm Sun 25, 7.30pm Wed 28, Thu 29, 7.45pm Thu 29, 8pm Fri 30, 7.45pm Sat 31, 7.30pm Sat 31, 7.45pm Thu 1, 8pm Fri 2, 7.30pm Sat 3, 7.30pm Wed 7, 7.30pm Thu 8, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 9, 7.30pm Sat 10, 2pm & 7.30pm Sun 11, 7.30pm Tue 13, 8pm Wed 14, 7.30pm Thu 15, 7.30pm Fri 16, 8pm Sat 17, 2pm & 4.30pm Sun 18, 7.30pm Tue 20, 7.30pm Wed 21, 7.30pm Thu 22, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 23, 7.30pm Sat 24, 2pm & 7.30pm Tue 27, 11.30am & 3pm Thu 29, 2pm Fri 30, 11am & 2pm Sat 31, 11am & 2pm
The Shires Asian Dub Foundation: THX 1138 Steve Backshall Chris While and Julie Matthews Paddington Bear’s First Concert Vampires Rock Martin Carthy Paul Potts The Proclaimers Fish & Bird Shappi Khorsandi Wishbone Ash Simon Weston It’s a Wonderful Life It’s a Wonderful Life It’s a Wonderful Life It’s a Wonderful Life Dickens Abridged Sean Kelly Live! The Real Thing Ray Quinn in Concert Hal Cruttenden Here Be Monsters Round the Horne Classic Ghost Stories Classic Ghost Stories Classic Ghost Stories Classic Ghost Stories Classic Ghost Stories The Snow Queen Aliens Love Underpants Aliens Love Underpants Aliens Love Underpants
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December Wed 2, 7.45pm So This is Christmas Thu 10, 10.30am & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 11, 10.30am & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 12, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 13, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Tue 15, 10.30am & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 16, 10.30am & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 18, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 19, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 20, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Mon 21, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Tue 22, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 23, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 24, 11am & 3pm Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 26, 3pm Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 27, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Mon 28, 2pm Jack and the Beanstalk Tue 29, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 30, 2pm & 6pm Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 31, 2pm Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 2, 10.30am and 1pm The Snow Dragon Thu 3, 10.30am & 1pm The Snow Dragon Fri 4, 10.30am & 1pm The Snow Dragon Sat 5, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm The Snow Dragon Sun 6, 12pm & 3pm The Snow Dragon Wed 9, 10.30am & 1pm The Snow Dragon Thu 10, 10.30am & 1pm The Snow Dragon Fri 11, 10.30am & 1pm The Snow Dragon Sat 12, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm The Snow Dragon Fri 18, 7.30pm Buddy Holly and The Cricketers Sat 19, 7.30pm Buddy Holly and The Cricketers
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HOW TO FIND US THE ANVIL
* The Forge is located within The Anvil. Roads shown in grey are pedestrianised
THE FORGE
The Anvil | The Forge
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Churchill Way, Basingstoke,
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By car: From the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoke town centre and then brown signs for The Anvil. These direct you to the car park next to the building. Coach drop off points are in Churchill Way. By train / bus: Basingstoke station is just a short walk away. Journey time for London Waterloo 45-60 mins; Southampton Central 30-35 mins.
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By bike: Cycle parking is available at the front of The Anvil, underneath the car park ramp to the right of the main doors.
THE HAYMARKET
The Haymarket Wote Street, Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7NW By car: From the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoke town centre and then brown signs for The Haymarket. Parking is available in several surface car parks or in Festival Place shopping centre. Coach drop off point in Red Lion Lane. By train / bus: Basingstoke station is 10 mins walk away, through Festival Place shopping centre. For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/howtogethere
01256 844244 | anvilarts.org.uk Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR The Anvil Trust is an independent educational charity
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